tonal

[ tohn-l ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

Music.

pertaining to or having tonality.

tonal

/ ˈ��əʊ��ə�� /

adjective

of or relating to tone
of, relating to, or utilizing the diatonic system; having an established key Compare atonal
1. (of an answer in a fugue) not having the same melodic intervals as the subject, so as to remain in the original key
2. denoting a fugue as having such an answer Compare real 1

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Derived Forms

ˈ�ٴǲԲ��, adverb

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Other Word Forms

�ٴǲ�a��·�� adverb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tonal¹

1770–80; < Medieval Latin �ٴǲ�� . See tone, -al ¹

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The unassuming beauty of her singing adds much needed tonal variety.

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But tonally, it’s a cynical way to begin the novel, right?

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How did you come to navigate that tonal shift throughout?

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Ezban is referring to his latest genre effort, a tonally unpredictable zombie movie titled “Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse,” which hits theaters across the country on Friday,

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They’re tonally distinct, but both are fun and easy to recommend.

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